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Mr David Bell

Verified Spinal Surgery London

Mr David Bell

4 years of experience 4.9 (71 verified reviews)

12,535+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Bell at a glance

Mr David Bell is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. David Bell is a highly skilled Consultant Neurosurgeon specializing in neurospinal surgery, particularly complex spine surgery. He practices at London Bridge Hospital, which is part of HCA Healthcare UK. Additionally, he divides his time between Kings College Hospital and his private practice.
With a focus on complex spine disorders such as pain, trauma, and disease, Mr. Bell provides comprehensive clinical care to patients. It is worth noting that scoliosis is an exception to his clinical work. He is dedicated to exploring non-surgical treatment options for spine-related conditions before considering invasive procedures. However, when surgery becomes necessary, he is trained in minimally invasive techniques.
Mr. Bell began his medical journey by obtaining his medical degree in 1996 from Edinburgh. He then pursued Basic Surgical Training in Edinburgh before transferring to London for specialized training in Complex Spinal Neurosurgery. In 2008, he became a Complex Spinal Neurosurgeon at Kings College Hospital, London. During his time there, he served as the regional clinical lead for spinal cancer and trauma until 2020, significantly contributing to the establishment of exceptional treatment standards.
From 2015 to 2021, Mr. Bell held the role of Regional Network Lead for South East London and Kent. He also served as an executive member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons. Additionally, he took on the responsibility of National Lead for the British Spinal Registry (BSR), a tool used to ensure the quality of surgical care throughout the United Kingdom.
Mr. Bell is actively engaged in the medical community and regularly attends and lectures at conferences both in the United Kingdom and abroad. He has a medicolegal practice where he acts as an expert witness, particularly with an interest in Cauda Equina Syndrome. His extensive research on Cauda Equina Syndrome and Thoracic Disc herniations has resulted in the publication of over 20 peer-reviewed scientific papers, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr David Bell

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-981526 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-F3A6C98A · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,738
Annual physical exam 99395 1,284
Vaccination administration 90471 1,668
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,115

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
David Bell in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
David Bell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet David Bell

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    David Bell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3272/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31707201 · cited by 34
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    David Bell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3784/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37310384 · cited by 80
  3. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    David Bell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6960/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33319714 · cited by 78

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery 2026-03-27 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery? 2026-01-10 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.bell@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

71 verified reviews
4.91
★★★★⯨
71 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Spinal Surgery

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